Grounds Worker

DHRM • Roanoke, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Worker maintains the facility’s grounds and performs hands-on indoor building maintenance. This is a part-time, day-shift position of up to 29 hours per week. The position is designated as essential personnel and may assist with state emergency response if declared by the Governor.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in general maintenance or groundskeeping.
• Must pass a criminal background check, except for current DVS employees.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and two TB skin tests.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, or aliens authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, flowerbeds, trees, and driveways through planting, weeding, pruning, watering, and operation of lawn equipment.
• Inspect plants for pests or fungi, apply pesticides safely, and maintain chemical application logs.
• Remove snow and ice from walks, entrances, and driveways by shoveling, salting, and operating snow blowers or plows.
• Perform minor repairs, including repairing equipment such as lawnmowers and wheelchairs, patching drywall, painting rooms, changing lightbulbs, and installing basic fixtures such as bulletin boards.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks, including unplugging drains, cleaning air filters and air-handling rooms, servicing ice machines and water fountains, and clearing roof drains.
• Keep tools, workspace, and shop areas clean, safe, and orderly.
• Report major issues directly to the Director.
• May assist with state emergency response if declared by the Governor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed